as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
ate something that gave us the trots
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as in jogs
to go at a pace faster than a walk
had to trot to keep up with the tour guide's quick pace trotted around the bases after hitting a home run
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as in scurries
to proceed or move quickly
now trot along and get washed up for supper
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Recent Examples of trots
Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Being hangry is a real threat to your social life today, as Mercury trots into your community sector.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
While saddled up on Bella, Kynleigh happily trots through her house, excited to show Bella a spot she's never seen before.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet without a single footwork adjustment, Cherki trots up and nonchalantly whips a half-volley into the top corner.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
After the gentle shove, the cat hops back and instantly looks at Nova, then trots to the opposite side of the bed.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The boy jumps out with his footy and trots away, bouncing it.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
The Dominican team set a WBC record for home runs in this tournament – and, presumably, a record for ensuing bat flips and elaborate home run trots that turn a perfunctory trip around the bases into a performative celebration of national identity and personal swagger.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Being hangry is a real threat to your social life today, as Mercury trots into your community sector.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
While saddled up on Bella, Kynleigh happily trots through her house, excited to show Bella a spot she's never seen before.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet without a single footwork adjustment, Cherki trots up and nonchalantly whips a half-volley into the top corner.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
After the gentle shove, the cat hops back and instantly looks at Nova, then trots to the opposite side of the bed.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The boy jumps out with his footy and trots away, bouncing it.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
After Nessa's crushing death, Glinda (Ariana Grande) hands off her jeweled footwear to Dorothy (Bethany Weaver), who trots down the Yellow Brick Road to meet the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) in the Emerald City.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trots
Noun
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Although most people with a salmonella infection will experience symptoms, like diarrhea, stomach pain and fever, most recover without seeking medical care.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Most people infected with salmonella typically experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually starting 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the CDC.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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Castle begins the possession on All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns, who jogs up top to set a screen for a fellow star, Jalen Brunson.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Joel Edgerton jogs past me into a bathroom.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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The way Radcliffe scurries out of his chair and into the green room to meet Liu illustrates her visceral impact.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bridgerton fans can spot the Old Royal Naval College mostly throughout season 2, like when a paperboy scurries across the grounds to deliver the latest gossip from Lady Whistledown in the first episode.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yet the Marlins got six hits and three runs, the Dodgers had seven hits and two runs.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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When runners are on base, the hitters are unable to drive them in for runs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Body camera footage shows the officer repeatedly shouting at a woman to stop running as his horse, Kelly, gallops down the road.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Spruce tips and wild garlic sit in jars on the shelves, a unicorn gallops across a tapestry on one wall, and there’s a woodburning stove to gather around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The fate of a key government surveillance tool is expected to be decided next week, as House GOP leadership rushes to reauthorize the program before an April 30 deadline.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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On a second-period power play, the Penguins allowed three odd-man rushes against.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The suspect then sprints through the door and lunges at a security camera in the business's lobby in what looked to be an attempt to tear it down.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the mission sprints its final lap before launch day, their fastidious preparation stands out as an achievement in its own right.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Trots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trots. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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